Scrapping luxury tax a relief for retailers, say experts

New Straits Times, 31 July 2025

Soh Lian Seng, Head of Tax at KPMG in Malaysia, noted that the government’s decision to shelve the standalone High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT) and instead expand the Sales and Service Tax (SST) offers a more practical approach that eases compliance while still targeting luxury consumption. He added that this shift could influence consumer behavior, particularly among price-sensitive buyers. 

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